Rihanna celebrated Grand Kadooment Day in Barbados, showcasing an extravagant outfit adorned with jewels and feathers while dancing during the festival’s finale. Video footage captured the singer’s impressive moves despite her elaborate costume. Rihanna was seen socializing and dancing with her brother’s band, Aura.

 

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky threw an epic Spider-Man-themed party to celebrate their son Riot Rose turning 3 years old. Family and close friends gathered for an afternoon of superhero fun that kicked off with a massive red and blue balloon arch. The party featured a custom photo area with an oversized spiderweb display and shelves fully stocked with Spider-Man merchandise.

 

The documentary “Linkin Park: Unshatter” is set to release in theaters on September 30. The film chronicles the band’s journey through themes of loss, resilience, and creative reinvention, culminating in their “From Zero” era and live performances in São Paulo, Brazil. The doc offers an inside look at the band’s creative process, while introducing new collaborative elements with Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain.

 

Anne Hathaway recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of her breakout film, “The Princess Diaries”, which was released on August 3, 2001. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she shared throwback photos and videos from the film’s production, expressing her gratitude and deep emotional connection to the project. The movie was a sleeper hit, earning $165.3 million globally.

 

Cardi B shared her favorite Chipotle order on X, revealing her preferred ingredients for a burrito bowl: honey chicken, white rice, tomatoes, queso, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and chipotle vinaigrette. The rapper emphasized her love for Tabasco chipotle sauce, calling it essential, and mentioned her favorite snack is “blue Doritos,” likely Cool Ranch flavor.

 

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s collaboration “WAP” has officially achieved RIAA Diamond certification, marking over 10 million units sold and streamed in the United States. The release makes history as the first collaboration between two female rappers to reach this milestone.

 

The “Yours Always” music festival, scheduled for October 2-3 in Salt Lake City, has been canceled less than two months before its debut due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The festival was set to feature a diverse lineup, including headliners Benson Boone and Sombr, as well as other artists like Stephen Sanchez, Labrinth, and Joshua Bassett, totaling over 20 performers.

 

“Stranger Things” dominated streaming viewership in the first half of 2026, accumulating 23.26 billion minutes viewed after its finale on December 29, 2025, according to Nielsen data. The series set a new record for the highest weekly viewing total in Nielsen’s history, with 8.65 billion minutes watched during the week it concluded.

 

Carrie Underwood will perform the show open for Sunday Night Football for the 14th straight season. Carrie says, “This year’s show open welcomes Sunday Night Football into my ongoing rock star fever dream.” Sunday Night Football kicks off September 13 on NBC and Peacock.

 

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” crossed $1 billion globally in just six days, making it the second-fastest film ever to reach the milestone. Only “Avengers: Endgame” was faster. Tom Holland’s fourth solo Spider-Man outing debuted to $360 million domestically and $932 million globally — the biggest domestic opening in box office history.

 

NBC is launching a celebrity edition of “The Voice” in 2027, featuring well-known contestants from entertainment, sports, and social media. Keke Palmer will host “The Voice: Celebrity”, replacing longtime emcee Carson Daly, who will transition to a producer role. Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green will serve as coaches.

 

Musicians gathered in Dublin to pay tribute to Glen Hansard, who died July 29 at 56 following a motorcycle crash. U2’s Bono opened by playing a musical voicemail from Patti Smith, describing it as “a lullaby for Glen’s family and friends.” He then performed a spoken-word reimagining of “Beautiful Day” alongside the Edge. Eddie Vedder delivered an emotional rendition of Glen’s “The Song of Good Hope,” harmonizing with Markéta Irglová, his Oscar co-winner for “Falling Slowly.”

 

Brandon Flowers is questioning his future in the music industry. In a new interview with the Times, the Killers frontman admitted he’s wrestling with life on the road. “I’m really going through it right now: How much longer do I want to do this, what does it mean, why am I doing it anyway?” he said. He compared his happiness to his father’s simpler lifestyle, noting his dad “has never had any money in his life and he’s happier than I am.”

 

Marriage speculation is swirling around Bradley Cooper, 51, and Gigi Hadid, 31, after the couple was spotted wearing matching wedding bands in Paris. The rings were identified as pieces from French luxury jeweler Boucheron. The pair was photographed strolling through the French capital on Monday.

 

Jelly Roll is stepping away from touring to focus on personal healing after his divorce from Bunnie Xo. During a recent concert in Salt Lake City, he announced his upcoming break to the crowd. The decision follows his quiet divorce filing in Tennessee, finalized in July. Despite the split, he emphasized his continued friendship with Bunnie Xo.

 

Christina Applegate has returned home after being hospitalized for several months due to multiple sclerosis. The 54-year-old’s hospitalization was reported in late March, raising concerns among those close to her. A source confirmed to Variety that “all is well” following her return home.

 

Viola Davis will star in the Paramount+ thriller series “Ascent”, which has received the green light. The series is set in the high-stakes world of global corporate crisis management. She will portray Catriona Vail, an elite corporate fixer who must use her skills to protect her estranged daughter.